8/7/17 – One year ago today, in one remarkable evening, light was finally cast collectively on the rich 'her-story' of animation! From the very beginnings of celluloid to the digital revolution, women have been redefining the animated form and this noted gathering of stellar trailblazers were rightfully celebrated! What better forum to place women in the spotlight than a standing-room-only crowd at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences premier Samuel Goldwyn Theater i

Once a year, some of the most creative minds and talents gather at the original event to celebrate all things animation, comics, film, visual-fx, publishing and visual creativity! Yes, it's incredibly commercialized and has grown into a global fanatic's fantasy-land, but don't let the costumes and chaos fool you! This epic 5-day conclave draws stellar line-ups of top talent — featuring lively discussions, rare insights, and remarkable events — many of the panel combinations —